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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,005.67, 371,891.84 and 173,210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,005.67, 371,891.84 and 173,210.27 is: 259,733.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,005.67 : 371,891.84 = 173,210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,005.67/371,891.84 = 173,210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,005.67x = 371,891.84 × 173,210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,005.67x = 64,415,483,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,415,483,291.69/248,005.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,733.92

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